case length gauge idea

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why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
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Dannymcmullen wrote:why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
Good idea, have you sent it to them?

I use my old Sanders archery "nock" pliers, they work great without marring the gauge's finish.
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Good idea. I wrap a piece of thin leather around it. I suppose I could mill a flat on it, but that'd take work.
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Use a wood vice. If you squeeze the threaded portion together a small amount it is easy to turn.
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When I use case length gauges they tighten them self up once the cutting starts. Why not use these Pliers. the Tsunoda, PL-150SC-S PLA-iers, Replaceable Resin Jaw Pliers w/built-in-spring..

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Dannymcmullen wrote:why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
Good idea, have you sent it to them?

I use my old Sanders archery "nock" pliers, they work great without marring the gauge's finish.


yes RD i did but they just kinda blew me off i don't believe the customer service guy actually knew what i was talking about
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Dannymcmullen wrote:
Ranch Dog wrote:
Dannymcmullen wrote:why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
Good idea, have you sent it to them?

yes RD i did but they just kinda blew me off i don't believe the customer service guy actually knew what i was talking about
That's a shame.

A short 1/4" square flat on the shank would be awsome.
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Guess extra step would add too much cost for such a low dollar item.
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Macd wrote:Guess extra step would add too much cost for such a low dollar item.
Yeah, just the cost of tooling up for it would be tough now. They did increase the size of the shell holder recently (unannounced), to give us a little more diameter for our hands.
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While we on the subject of Case Length gauges I'll add my storage solution.

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